Garden and Landscaping blog
Understanding the types of timber cladding – What’s the difference?
Your choice of cladding for your outbuildings speaks volumes about it. The exterior of your house, office building, or garden bar is the first thing visitors see, and the cladding …
12 low-maintenance garden border ideas
Want a luscious garden without having to toil away at landscaping? Transform your garden into a film-set-worthy scene with minimal exertion by exploring our curated selection of low-maintenance garden border …
How to waterproof a shed
Typically, garden sheds are used to store the lawnmower, the BBQ and assorted garden furniture. But these days, sheds serve various purposes —there’s the workshop shed; the summerhouse shed; and …
Timber & Composite Decking Maintenance Guide
Garden decking serves many purposes. It’s your suntrap where you relax in the sun, enjoy meals with the family, or host barbecues with friends. Regardless of how you enjoy your …
Choosing the best garden shed: 8 options for sophisticated storage and outdoor use
Whether you’re a homeworker jumping on the upward trend of garden offices, someone looking to impress with an outdoor bar, or you simply need more storage for your gardening stuff, …
How to lay a sleeper pathway to enhance your garden
When envisioning a well-designed garden, each person’s ideal will look a little different – after all, there’s a whole spectrum of factors at play from plot size, shape, soil type …
10 tasteful balustrade and railing ideas for your decking
While you might have painstakingly planned out the materials for your raised deck – wood or composite – along with its size, decking railings are just as important. The best …
How do you build an outdoor bar? A straightforward guide to creating a beautiful social space for the sunny months
When there’s the tiniest hint of sunshine and blue skies, you can trust us Brits to flock down to the pub. Yet, now and again, the journey feels like a …
How high can fences be in the UK?
Before getting started on any building project in the UK, it’s important to be aware of the regulations around planning permission. When it comes to determining how high a fence …
How to lay decking in 4 simple steps
Laying garden decking is like any other building project – it requires a good deal of planning. This article serves as a general guide on how to lay decking. We’ll …
10 ingenious decking ideas for small gardens
Are you eager to transform your compact exterior space into a charming sanctum? Whether you have a petite garden or a snug courtyard, the prospect of decking opens the door …
Beneath the surface: What is composite decking made of and how is it produced?
As you embark on your quest to find the perfect material for your upcoming deck project, you’re likely to encounter the myriad advantages that composite can bring beyond those of …